26 August 1944

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 26, 1944. Susan updates Leonard on the weather and family including; Edith Hutton Bertha Hutton, and the Hollis family. She writes the most recent information on his bank accounts. She updates him on people in town with loved ones serving and inquires how Robert Winemiller is. She comments on his news that some of his married friends are having trouble writing that they are seeing that more now. The men are coming back from the war and not "being the same" the wives do not understand and it…

GLC09611.356

1 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 1, 1944. Recaps his last liberty when he went to the dance at the U.S.O. and a movie. While at the U.S.O. he looked at the register and saw Red Simmers and a guy who lives on 15th St. in Harrisburg. He mentions receiving a letter from Edna Graeff who updated him about Herman and Uncle Charles. He also received three more birthday cards making it 14 in total. He mentions Jessie Hollis’s visit to the Hutton house. He informs them that he has not heard from Robert Winemiller and asks them to…

GLC09611.359

4 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 4, 1944. He received three letters; one from June, one from Orsyulak, and them. He wishes he was home to see Jessie Hollis and her children but is glad they took pictures of them. He mentions getting a haircut and more birthday cards. He has 17 cards now. He inquires how Edith is doing and if she’s going to school. He also mentioned getting a photo of Dottie Erickson and some other friends.

GLC09611.360

14 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 14, 1944. He received their last letter that contained photos of the family while Jessie Hollis was visiting. He loved the photos and is so happy to receive them. He also received some photos from Eddie Zell of him and a bunch of the girls from Harrisburg. He mentions that Jessie Hollis looks heavier in her photos, but not to tell her that, and the kids all look older as does the dog. Bertha Hutton and Melinda Graeff look good. He once again expresses sympathy for Edith Hutton, and hopes she…

GLC09611.364

19 September 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 19, 1944. He thanks them for the salt water taffy. He received a letter from Rosalina and Melvin Fencil updating him on her condition and mentioning that they have canned 350 jars of food. He comments that as of September 13, it has been a year since he left for Great Lakes. He is not sure what the situation will be for Christmas 1945, but is hoping to be stateside again. He received letters from Aunt Edna, Marguerite Graeff, June Walter, and Orsyulak. Marguerite updated him on the family,…

GLC09611.366

20 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is for his savings account. He declares that he can’t find them a Christmas gift, and wants them to use the money for something they want for the house or themselves. He’s getting really excited for the boxes and packages that she keeps telling him about and can’t wait for Christmas now. The radio has been playing baseball games at 9:30 in the morning…

GLC09611.375

22 November 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that Edna is writing him a lot and keeping him updated about the family in Reading. She mentioned Stanley Graeff, and Mildred Hettriger. He also complains about the lack of promotions in his shop. He is glad to report that he can once again get laundry done 20 pieces at a time. He also mentions Helen Peters, and Ed Zell.

GLC09611.383

27 November 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 27, 1944. Had a liberty day and went to the U.S.O and a movie. He comments on Thanksgiving, he missed turkey as they had the same menu as the fourth of July. He mentions ironing his dress uniform and thinks he did a good job. He received a letter from June Walter who wrote if he came to visit her she would have to watch him around the other girls because they liked his photo so much. He mentions the Fencils, Malinda Graeff, and Seward. He also received letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Dot Runk,…

GLC09611.384

2 December 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 2, 1944. He received letters from them, Lulu Graeff, Mary, Herman Klopp, Robert Winemiller, Dottie Erickson, Dot Shearer, and June Walter. He also received four of five boxes he was told to expect. He is keeping them in an empty locker until Christmas. He mentions that everyone is doing well, but Robert writes that he is scared at the German front. Leonard found a Thanksgiving Menu for them (GLC09611.385.02) He had a day off and went to a U.S.O. dance and two movies. He once again mentions…

GLC09611.385.01

18 December 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 18, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from; Dick Miller Florence Huber, Arvilla Good, Orsyulak, Mary, and June Walter. He also mentions Malinda Graeff, Lulu Graeff, and Seward Hutton. He is really excited for Christmas although he still wishes he was home and has hopes to be home next year. He inquires what they are doing for Christmas dinner, and if Aunt Lulu will be with them. He also asks about sugar at home and mentions that more sugar is being demanded from Hawaii.…

GLC09611.389

30 December 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 30, 1944. He went to a movie "Janie," which he thought was the funniest movie he ever saw. He updated them and listed who sent him Christmas cards. He comments on the weather in Hawaii. He also mentions hearing men that Eisenhower sent home on the radio begging to work. He mentions the dogs and cats on the base as well as a pair of ducks that are at the shop. He mentions that the ratio of men to women at the dances is four to one and they blow a whistle to make the men take turns dancing.

GLC09611.393

January 11, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 11, 1945. He hopes that Susan is feeling better. He inquires if they received the Christmas menu he sent with his Christmas letter. He believes it may have been taken out due to insufficient postage. He has received nine more Christmas cards and a few letters. He updates them on his hair tonic and shampoo. He also inquired if they had talked to Ruth Riccruit. He was at a U.S.O. dance and saw a girl from Harrisburg, Arline, but does not remember her last name.

GLC09611.395

January 18, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 18, 1945. He took a bus around the island to see the sights and describes the trip. He was invited to join two lieutenants that were doing the same thing for lunch. He received letters from Viola, Bertha Hutton, Edith Hutton, Lorraine Fencil, and Dottie Erickson. He also mentions Seward Hutton, Rosalina Fencil, Melvin Fencil, Mike Riccruit and Ruth Riccruit. He is censored when discussing where Mike may be stationed and the possibility of Mike being shipped somewhere else.

GLC09611.396

January 28, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 28, 1945. He apologizes for not writing sooner, he received the box of cookies and clippings and all the cookies survived shipping. He will be sending a birthday card for Susan soon he wasn’t able to find one last time he was in town. He received letters from Lorraine Fencil and Dottie Erickson. Lorraine included photos and he was surprised how much older she looks. He showed the photos to some other service men and they wanted her address. He also mentions Dottie Shearer, Joann, June Walter,…

GLC09611.398

January 31, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 31, 1945. He sent the pictures of Lorraine to them but would like them back to add to his album. He thanks Susan for the large letter that she sent him. He received that along with letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Marguerite Graeff, Florence Huber, Aunt Mabel, and Dottie Erickson. The letters he received updated him on friends and family. He mentions Stanley, and Melvin. As well as Ruth, his grandfather, Herman Klopp, Mrs. Winemiller, and Russell Brady. He mentions sending Valentine's Day cards…

GLC09611.399

February 7, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He writes that the mail has been light lately but he received a letter from Arvilla Good with photos of her, Johnny, and Ed. He received letters from June Walter and Orsyulak who has gained a Metalsmith 3rd class rating. He complains that his shop on the submarine base seems to be the only one not getting promotions, and fears that at the end of the war they will all still be Seamen first class. He sends a money order and comments that at least he is saving money at the base. It…

GLC09611.401

February 9, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He received their letter; it took over 10 days to get to him. He comments that he is lucky as there were only four or five letters for men with a last name starting with G. He answers Susan that he still loves pineapple. He also mentions Lorraine Fencil, Joanne, Ms. Hoffman, Mrs. Brady and Mike Riccruit. He does not have any more information on Mike and believes that his censor is more strict than Leonard's and that is why he has not been able to tell his wife a lot. He also inquires…

GLC09611.402

February 14, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He received their letter and went to return it but started copying down addresses and reading old letters. He has all the letters he received since the last time he was home. He comments on the picture of Lorraine Fencil and the family that he sent in a previous letter, and that Rosalina looks better than expected but Melvin looks old. He was also surprised to receive letters from Mabel Graeff and Mildred and Stewart Hettinger. He remarks on how much he does not know about his…

GLC09611.403

February 18, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 18, 1945. He recently received 10 letters and two valentines day cards one from June Walter and one from Mary. The letters were from Dot Runk, Mary, Mr. Bowman, and a church bulletin. He mentions Uncle Peter and Miss Hoffman. He also reassures them that he has not been shipped out and he would let them know whatever way possible if that were to happen. He once again mentions Lorraine‘s photo and that fellow servicemen keep asking for her address. He mentions that Dot Runk still writes to…

GLC09611.404

February 19, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 19, 1945. He is suffering from sunburn from working as mess cook at a picnic for his shop. The shop was divided into four groups, each group having a picnic and he volunteered to work one. His group’s picnic is another day. He read the clippings about the fire. He’s glad to hear that Raymond wrote Uncle Peter. He explains that he hasn’t gotten a higher rating because there are no openings. There can only be so many men at each rating on a base and there are too many men already on base with…

GLC09611.405

February 26, 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 26, 1945. He received letters from them, June Walter, Florence Huber, Marguerite Graeff, and Mrs. Winemiller. He also received a church bulletin and the Bethlehem Review. June just took her mid-terms and thinks she did well. Mentions that Marguerite wrote that Melvin is in Germany, and Stanley may be stationed near DC. Floyd visited Marguerite and gained weight. Leonard also mentions the photos Susan and Raymond sent. He declares that it reminds him of the snow they had in 1936. He inquires…

GLC09611.407

2 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 2, 1945. He mentioned receiving letters from them Lorraine Fencil, Marguerite Graeff, Florence Huber, Robert Winemiller and Dick Miller. Dick, Robert Winemiller, and Wayne Stouffer are all in the same sector around Luxembourg. Dick is trying to visit them but having no luck. Dick also mentions an engagement to his girlfriend of two years from England. He has been trying to get back to England to get married. Leonard thanks Susan and Raymond for the newspaper clippings and photographs of snow.…

GLC09611.408

7 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 7, 1945. He updates them on his most recent liberty; he went to the movies, ate lunch at the U.S.O., bought Easter cards and went to Waikiki to listen to an orchestra. Received letters from them, Doris Bixler, Dick Miller, Dottie Erickson, Ed Zell, Bertha Hutton, Dot Runk, Mary, June Walter, Orsyulak, Mrs. Moyer and Brenners. He also received photos from Mary, Dottie Erickson, and Dot Runk. He mentioned that the photo of Runk was her in a hula skirt. Erickson sent him cookies. Mrs. Moyer reports…

GLC09611.409

12 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 12, 1945. He received letters from them, June Walter, Dottie Erickson, Mrs. Stouffer, Mrs. Winemiller, Edna Klopp, Mrs. Brady, Doris Brady, and one from Lorraine Dayhoff who wrote for Melinda Graeff. He inquires about Lorraine as he has never met her before. He also mentions Russell Brady, the Hutton family and Kennith Moyer. Edna sent a photograph of Herman Klopp and a letter from Stanley Klopp. He mentions that it has been a year since he’s been home and that he went to church and there were…

GLC09611.410

17 March 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 17, 1945. He has received their letter number 68 and comments that he is in a rut, and is having trouble starting letters. He mentions that their letter marked a year since he had been home and comments, "you’re right about the time flying around too fast. In fact, much too fast when I think I’ll never be able to live that year over as a civilian and normal." He comments that no matter how fast the time has flown it seems very slow when he thinks of how much longer he will be away. The worst…

GLC09611.411